Base fabric: plain weave

Size style: Naga-haori

Family crests (mon) present: none

Dimensions: 49 inches (124 cm) from sleeve-end to sleeve-end and 37 inches (94 cm) in height.

 This haori features a strikingly modern design that showcases a fascinating blend of traditional Japanese motifs with an almost Art Deco sensibility, depicting stylized Mizuhiki knots and cords, and tassels. The pattern consists of flowing, undulating cords and stylized knots -- symbolizing connection, good fortune, and harmony -- against a warm copper or terracotta background with subtle gradients, creating a dynamic sense of movement through diagonal, wave-like patterns that sweep across the garment. The color palette is particularly sophisticated, featuring a rich copper background with subtle tonal variations that create a sense of depth and luminosity. The contrasting cords and knots white, golden yellow, and deep purple create a rhythmic pattern that feels both decorative and surprisingly contemporary. The way the cords curve and interweave creates a sense of fluid movement that's reminiscent of Art Nouveau's organic forms while maintaining a geometric precision that anticipates Art Deco. What's especially interesting is how the design transforms traditional Japanese motifs of cords and tassels into an almost abstract pattern. The composition demonstrates the Japanese principle of "flowing movement" (nagare), but executes it in a way that feels remarkably modern. The repeating pattern of cords and tassels creates a harmonious rhythm while avoiding strict symmetry, showing the characteristic Japanese preference for balanced asymmetry.

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